Archive for August, 2009
Time lapse of a baby playing with his toys.
There is not much to be said about this incredible little video except WOW. This little guy is really involved with his toys. John Lewman toy designer www.toymakerpress.com
Indian plush toymaker goes organic.
Her concern for toy safety and the giant toy recalls that occured in 2008 has dramatically improved her methods for handcrafting plush toys. By going organic this sharp toymaker is taking advantage of changes in the marketplace by adjusting her product line to fit the times. Switching to organic has caused orders for plush toys to increase dramatically for her business. John Lewman [...]
Best Toys Guide blog lives up to it’s name.
Attention all toy designers and toymakers-If you want to stay up to date with what is happening in the toy world and you really love toys you must visit this blog and often. It is a wonderland list of current popular high quality toys. Best Toys Guide is one of my favorite sites. The [...]
A little tin toy history from a Japanese collector.
Do you ever wonder what happened to all the wonderful tin toys that used to fill the toy stores? This video will shed some light on the subject. Tin toys were a popular offering in every toy department for a century. Government regulation and concerned parents put an end to their production. This collector has preserved a [...]
Handmade tin toys by Loran Scruggs.
Etsy editorial: Up in the most northern and western part of the United States lies the artsy little town of Port Townsend, Washington. There, in a chilly workshop, artisan Loran Scruggs fashions whistles, airplanes, elephants, sculptures, and all sorts of amazing oddities from the tin that she collects from all over the world. She [...]
Kids still love castles and John Crane’s new design is a favorite.
Kids have loved playing with toy castles for several centuries and they appear to be more popular than ever. John Crane gets it right with this beautifully designed and detailed wood model. The play value is outstanding and the styling is flawless. Hats off to John Crane for a toy that is fun, beautiful and [...]
Kidkraft Retro Red Kitchen is all wood and all charm.
Oozing charm she glides across the floor and her little play kitchen is as charming as she is. Kidkraft gets it right with this well crafted wood retro kitchen. Play kitchens continue to captivate kids with their infinite potential for imaginative play. There are a lot of possibilities for great design with play kitchens from [...]
Latest tongue-twister: Holztiger handcrafts happy hardwood hippo.
Using a simple silhouette, Holztiger crafters have created another fine toy. The high quality playful hippo is as exciting and playful as any plastic zoo animal. With simple handcrafted carving and painting techniques they continue to create classic wood toys that are relatively easy to manufacture and yet reasonably priced. Holtiger’s product line includes over 500 handcrafted toys. I wonder if they [...]
Classic handcrafted Amish wood toy horse farm captivates modern kids.
If you are wondering if modern kids can enjoy old-fashioned toy fun you will be convinced that they can by this video. Watching and hearing their excitement is refreshing and reminds me that a simple toy concept can transport a child into a healthy world of imagination. Maybe this type of toy is just right [...]
Is salvaged lumber a wood source for toymakers?
This video may be a dream come true for wood toymakers who are looking for quality lumber at a low cost. With the high prices of lumberyard wood today every option that must be considered. A friend of mine was given a 150 year old barn that was made entirely of old growth walnut. It contained [...]
